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noun
Electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field.
synonyms: arc, discharge, electric discharge, spark.
is a specific kind of: electrical conduction.
is a broader term that covers: brush discharge | corona, corona discharge, corposant, electric glow, Saint Elmo's fire, Saint Elmo's light, Saint Ulmo's fire, Saint Ulmo's light, St. Elmo's fire | flashover.
derivation: spark, sparkle.
Polish: wyładowanie
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